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Flyleaf

Printing & publishing; Paper

Unprinted page that is part of a printed signature. It also can be a synonym for end-leaf.

Off-set

Printing & publishing; Paper

The undesirable transfer of ink from freshly printed sheets of paper to another.

Bursting strength

Printing & publishing; Paper

The point to which paper can withstand pressure without rupturing.

Vehicle

Printing & publishing; Paper

The liquid part of an ink that gives it flow, enabling it to be applied to a surface.

Lining

Printing & publishing; Paper

The material which is pasted down on the backbone (spine) of a book to be casebound, after it has been sewn, glued off, and then rounded. It reinforces the glue and helps hold signatures together.

Sewn-on tapes

Printing & publishing; Paper

Strips of reinforcing cloth sewn to the spine of the book sections and extending slightly past the edge of the spine; used to strengthen the binding of a casebound book.

Bond paper

Printing & publishing; Paper

Strong, durable writing paper, consisting of wood, cotton, or both, most commonly used for letterheads, stationery, business forms, etc… NEENAH® Bond; ATLAS™ Bond.

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